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Vegetable Upma ( Khara Bhath)



 Vegetable Upma ( Khara Bhath)


One  of my favourite dishes during my teenage years was this Vegetable Upma that we  were served in a relative's house in Bangalore. It is the Karnataka style Uppit or Khara Bhath. At home, my mother used to make Upma in a different way and so this Vegetable Upma stuck on in my mind. This is quite a versatile dish and a number of vegetables can be added according to taste or availability. This recipe was given to me by a dear friend. 

Vegetables are a must have in every person's diet and this recipe can accommodate a variety of vegetables. Carrots, Peas, Capsicum, Beans, Tomato, Corn - all can be used.

Ingredients:

1 Cup Upma Sooji/ Rava

1 Cup finely chopped Assorted Vegetables - I used Peas, Carrots and Capsicum

1 Onion finely diced

1 Large Tomato finely chopped

5 Green chillies - Chopped

1 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste

1/2 Cup finely chopped Green coriander leaves

1 Sprig Curry Leaves

10 Cashewnuts

1/4 Tsp Mustard Seeds

1/4 Tsp Channa Dal

3 Tbsps Oil

2 Tbsps Ghee

Salt to taste


Let's get started:

Dry roast the Upma Sooji/ Rava on low flame till lightly browned. Remove and keep aside.

Heat oil in a large pan. Add the Mustard seeds, Channa Dal and fry for a minute till the mustard seeds stop spluttering. Add the Cashewnuts and fry till light golden brown.

Add the green chillies, curry leaves and onions and fry till onions become translucent. Add salt, Ginger Garlic paste  and the chopped Tomato and fry on low heat till it becomes mushy.

Add the vegetables and cook covered on low heat till the vegetables are heated through. 

Add three cups of water and cook covered till the water boils and the vegetables are cooked. Vegetables need not become soft. The capsicum can be a bit crunchy.

Check salt. Add if necessary.

Remove the cover and turn heat on to high. 

Add the Umpa rava a little at a time, stirring continuously so that there are no lumps.  When all the water is absorbed, turn off the stove. Add the Ghee and continue stirring for a minute .Then let the vegetable Upma rest for a few minutes.

Delicious Vegetable Upma is ready. Serve hot with coconut chutney.




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